Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 28: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of the 52 additional infection-control staff promised in 2006 that have yet to be recruited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2677/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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During the latter half of 2006, 52 posts were approved by the Health Service Executive to enhance infection control in the Country's hospitals. These posts included Senior Pharmacists, Senior Infection Control Nurses and Surveillance Scientists. A recruitment process was initiated immediately on receipt of the formal approval of the posts in September 2006. To date, a total of 34.5 WTE (whole-time equivalent) positions have been filled.